DMGS, St. Patrick’s, Muwanshat Academy Join Geneith Health Competition as Race for ₦1bn Prize Gathers Momentum
By Primetime Reports
Three leading Nigerian educational institutions—Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha; St. Patrick’s College, Asaba; and Muwanshat International Academy, Jalingo—have joined the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), intensifying the nationwide contest for over ₦1 billion in prizes and national recognition.
Their participation marks another milestone for the initiative as schools across the country continue to embrace the competition, which combines academic excellence with health advocacy aimed at combating malaria and promoting healthier communities.
The latest registrations followed sensitisation visits by Geneith Health Competition activators in different regions of the country.
In Taraba State, the North-East Regional Health Activator, Abduljalilu Sani Garba, visited Muwanshat International Academy in Jalingo, where he was received by the school’s management and students, who expressed enthusiasm about representing Northern Nigeria at the national finals.
Garba commended the institution for its commitment to academic excellence, describing the atmosphere during the visit as one characterised by determination, confidence and healthy competition. He noted that the students demonstrated a strong willingness to participate, adding that the initiative is already inspiring young Nigerians to become champions of health advocacy.
Similarly, the South-East Regional Health Activator, Mrs. Chinyere Chidimma Olisa, visited the historic Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, where she praised the school’s rich academic heritage, discipline and culture of excellence.
According to her, the students displayed remarkable enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity from the moment the competition was introduced. She expressed confidence that the school would emerge as one of the leading contenders as the competition progresses toward the national finals.
School administrators at the participating institutions described the Geneith Health Competition as a timely initiative that bridges education and public health while equipping students with leadership skills, critical thinking abilities and a greater sense of social responsibility.
Welcoming the initiative to DMGS, the Principal, Revd. Dr. Chiemezie Ogidi, commended the organisers for introducing a programme that empowers students to become active participants in addressing one of Nigeria’s most persistent public health challenges.
Ogidi observed that malaria continues to disrupt education by keeping many students away from classrooms, adding that the competition offers an innovative platform for transforming young people from victims of the disease into advocates for its elimination.
He said the programme aligns with the school’s long-standing tradition of academic excellence and character development.
“Malaria remains one of the greatest threats to the future of our young people. Initiatives like this equip students with the knowledge they need to protect themselves while preparing them to contribute meaningfully to society,” he said.
The principal assured the organisers that the school would provide participants with the necessary academic support, including study materials and mentorship, expressing confidence that DMGS would compete strongly for the national title.
Reacting to the increasing participation by schools nationwide, the Managing Director of CEOAFRICA and initiator of the Geneith Health Competition, Prince Cletus Sunday Iloabanafor, described the growing interest as evidence that Nigerian schools are embracing education-driven solutions to public health challenges.
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He said the participation of respected institutions from the South-East, South-South and North-East reflects the competition’s growing national acceptance and reinforces its vision of building a united front against malaria.
According to Iloabanafor, the competition was conceived after witnessing the devastating impact malaria continues to have on the academic performance and future prospects of millions of Nigerian children.
He explained that beyond rewarding academic excellence, the initiative seeks to nurture informed young leaders who will promote healthy living in their schools, homes and communities.
“The Geneith Health Competition has become much more than a quiz competition. It is a national movement committed to raising a generation of health ambassadors who understand that preventing malaria begins with knowledge, discipline and community action,” he said.
He urged participants to prepare diligently for the competition and advised parents, schools and students to rely only on official communication channels for updates. He also directed all Geneith Health Competition activators to wear approved identification during school visits to ensure transparency throughout the registration process.
Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited and sponsor of the competition, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, also called on Nigerian youths to embrace their responsibility as champions of healthier communities.
He described malaria as one of Nigeria’s greatest public health burdens and stressed that the creativity, innovation and energy of young Nigerians are critical to achieving lasting success in the fight against the disease.
Umenwa further disclosed that the Geneith Health Competition has been designed as an annual national programme, with future editions expected to expand beyond malaria to address other major public health and safety issues affecting the country.
The Geneith Health Competition is organised by CEOAFRICA, sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited and powered by Coatal Forte Softgel. It is endorsed by the Department of Public Health of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The competition is open to students in junior secondary schools, senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions across Nigeria. It will be conducted in three stages—State, Regional and National Finals.
Participants will first sit for an online qualifying examination before advancing to physical state competitions. Successful candidates will then progress to the regional stage and ultimately the grand national finale.
To reward outstanding performance, the organisers have announced prizes worth over ₦1 billion, including cash rewards, scholarships, educational materials, healthcare products, training opportunities and certificates of merit.
As registration continues nationwide, the organisers have called on eligible public and private secondary schools, as well as tertiary institutions across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, to complete their registration through the official Geneith Health Competition portal, www.geneithhealthcompetition.com, ahead of the October 30, 2026 national finale.
With the participation of some of Nigeria’s most respected academic institutions and growing enthusiasm among students across the federation, the Geneith Health Competition is rapidly emerging as one of the country’s most impactful youth-focused educational and public health initiatives, promoting academic excellence while advancing the campaign to eliminate malaria and build healthier communities.
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